Greater Boston Addiction Centers

In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.

Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.

During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.

In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.

In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.

These structured living environments help people transition out of rehab. Residents have more freedom than they do during rehab, but still follow certain rules.

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.

Based on the idea that motivation to change comes from within, providers use a conversational framework to discover personalized methods for change.

This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.

This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.

Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.

In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.

Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.

12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.

This brief and structured therapy addresses present relationships and improves overall communication at work, home, and other social settings.

Patients learn specific stress management techniques, like breathing exercises and how to safely anticipate triggers.

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

These disorders affect an individual's way of thinking, feeling, and behaving, often leading to strained relationships and significant emotional distress.

Dependence on alcohol for coping or excessive drinking indicates a disorder that can have serious health and social implications.

Used for treating anxiety and sleep problems, benzodiazepines can be highly addictive, leading to mood swings and impaired judgement when abused.

Bipolar disorder features intense mood swings from highs (mania) to lows (depression), impacting one's ability to function normally.

When someone has both a mental health disorder and substance abuse issue, it is known as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder.

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that creates euphoria but can lead to severe health issues like heart problems and psychosis with prolonged use.

This behavioral condition involves excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, often seen in relationships involving addiction.

Substance addiction involves compulsive drug use despite adverse consequences, negatively affecting health, relationships, and daily life.

Ecstasy, known for inducing intense euphoria and sensory enhancement, can lead to significant issues like insomnia and cognitive impairments when abused.

Heroin, an illicit opioid, is highly addictive and can cause severe health issues such as heart problems, insomnia, and collapsed veins.

Methamphetamine increases energy and alertness but can cause severe mental and physical health issues, including paranoia and agitation, with long-term use.

Opioids, which include prescription painkillers and heroin, can lead to addiction due to their pain-relieving and euphoric effects.

Misuse of prescribed medications, driven by cravings or overuse, can lead to addiction, necessitating professional intervention.

PTSD arises from traumatic events, causing symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts that can persist long after the event.

Lab-made drugs, unlike natural ones, include stimulants and synthetic cannabinoids, which can have unpredictable and dangerous effects.

Traumatic experiences can result in long-lasting mental health challenges, often referred to collectively as trauma, requiring specialized care.

Burnout is characterized by extreme exhaustion and lack of fulfillment, often resulting from prolonged work-related stress and overcommitment.

Repeated relapse after periods of recovery from addiction is a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment and support.

OCD involves persistent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors, disrupting daily life and requiring targeted treatment to manage.

While stress can help you adapt to challenges, chronic stress can lead to serious physical and mental health problems that require intervention.

Psychedelic drugs, such as LSD, alter perception and mood, but abuse can result in serious mental health issues like depression and psychosis.

Experiencing grief is a natural part of dealing with loss, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can disrupt daily life. Professional help can support recovery.

Depression ranges from mild to severe, causing feelings of fatigue, numbness, and disinterest in daily activities, impacting overall well-being.

Self-harm involves intentionally causing injury to oneself and is often linked to mental health issues, necessitating professional intervention.

Suicidality involves thoughts or plans of suicide, which is a serious symptom of mental health issues that requires immediate attention.

Compulsive internet use, especially among children and teens, can impact relationships, academic performance, and health, needing proper management.